No. 7,550 in Catalan
beata
A devout or pious woman.
In a sentence
La beata Isabel dedica molt de temps a la pregària.
The devout Isabel dedicates much time to prayer.
Here, 'beata' refers to a religiously devout person, emphasizing her dedication to spiritual practices.
Es va fer una exposició sobre la vida de la beata Anna Maria.
An exhibition about the life of the blessed Anna Maria was organized.
In this context, 'beata' refers to a beatified individual recognized by the Church for her virtuous life.
Ell pensava que ella era massa beata per a unir-se a la causa.
He thought she was too sanctimonious to join the cause.
Here, 'beata' is used to describe someone as overly religious or sanctimonious, implying excessive devotion in a critical tone.
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